Wind Farm Descent – St John's Chapel Ruins loop from Edinbane Road End

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Wind Farm Descent – St John's Chapel Ruins loop from Edinbane Road End

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Wind Farm Descent – St John's Chapel Ruins loop from Edinbane Road End

02:09

28.6km

490m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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827 m

Descent of the Ben Aketil wind farm

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A 4.2 km descent with about 150 m of elevation change, crossing one of Skye's inland wind farms. Ben Aketil Wind Farm became operational in 2007 and its wind turbines …

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St John's Chapel Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

The Chapel and churchyard were consecrated in 1838.

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28.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

5.15 km

4.33 km

584 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

7.38 km

4.41 km

504 m

286 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

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Monday 2 November

11°C

4°C

9 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Wind Farm Descent – St John's Chapel Ruins loop from Edinbane Road End

Descent of the Ben Aketil wind farm

St John's Chapel Ruins

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